Over the past few weeks, I've encouraged you to give in to the travel bug and taste your way around this beautiful state of ours. From our favorite Houston haunts to the coolest Hill Country hideouts, there are an infinite number of places to play in our own backyard. http://goodtaste.tv/2017/06/22/plan-your-summer-getaway-with-goodtaste/ Now I'm wondering ... who's hungry for more!

Let's roll the dice and 'spice' things up a bit! Gear up to go beyond borders as we encounter some seriously good street foods from outside the United States. The ingredients are often cheap, quick to prepare and gone in an instant! Take these Satay Gai (Chicken Satay) skewers from Chef Jett Hurapan with Songkran Thai Kitchen in Uptown. http://goodtaste.tv/recipe/chicken-satay/ Cubes of tender chicken breast are marinated in a mouthwatering medley of spices (yellow curry, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper and garlic), skewered and paired with a tangy Thai chili sauce for dipping. That's one way to season your palate!

Local legend Hugo Ortega has a variation of this Red Snapper Ceviche (Ceviche de Huachinango) on the menu right now at Caracol. http://goodtaste.tv/recipe/hugos-red-snapper-ceviche-ceviche-de-huachinango/ It features lime-cured snapper from the port of Veracruz, Mexico -- among Hugo's personal favorites. The recipe he gave us also includes avocado that cuts the spice from the jalapeños. I like to serve it as an appetizer in cute paper cups with a spoon for easy dining and ditching afterwards.

The Choclo Asado con Queso, or Grilled White Corn, is a common sighting with the street vendors in Ecuador. http://goodtaste.tv/recipe/choclo-asado-con-queso-grilled-white-corn/ This recipe is topped with "mapahuira" (roasted pork pieces), a cilantro avocado sauce and queso fresco from Chef David Guerrero with Andes Café. His South American eatery is located off Canal Street, just east of downtown, and is distinct in that every member of the culinary team is a South American native. Authentic as they come here!

Find even more delicious recipes and fun food and wine pairing ideas at Goodtaste.tv. And, don't forget to "SET YOUR DVR!" for our TV series, Goodtaste with Tanji, every Sunday morning at 5:30 a.m. on KPRC.